Wow! What a busy day! There is so much to do as we get ready to wrap up the school year. The choir did a wonderful job during their dress rehearsal for the volunteer tea (which will be held tomorrow at 9am). We also continue to prepare for our own celebration of learning on June 7th and the kids are really doing fantastic :) We began our morning by exploring water colours. Students thought of images that brought to mind what a legacy meant and created a beautiful piece of art to go along with the poetry they wrote the other day. Students focused on blending colours, taking their time to think of where light and shadow would be in their picture, how to use gentle/fine lines to help define spaces, and how horizon lines and depth add to a picture. We can't reveal these until later! Students also watched a video about the lives of the pioneers who helped forge the way from Edson to Grand Prairie over 100 years ago. They created jot notes or a "See, Think, Wonder" page in their visual journal. Many students were amazed at the hardship these people overcame. In math students have been challenging Mrs. Otterson to see if they can complete them faster. The students have improved a lot and I'm really having to step up my game! Tomorrow we will continue our exploration of Proper Fractions.
Lastly, in the month of June, students in Grades 1-4 will have the opportunity to participate in a Running Club. The club will occur on Tuesday’s and Thursday’s at lunch and is open to any student that wants to participate. Because this is an outdoor club, it will be weather dependent on: June 1, June 6, June 8, June 13, June 15, June 20 The club will start at 11:45am and students will run around the New Brighton Pond before returning to eat their lunch. If your child is choosing to participate, please ensure that they have running shoes to wear! Reminders: May 26 - Volunteer Tea May 29 - Library Bus (last day) June 1 - Running Club Begins
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
Mrs. OttersonTeacher at New Brighton School and lover of the great outdoors! Archives
June 2017
Categories |